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Video: Ron Paterson shares personal experience of great hospital care

18th November, 2021

Ron Paterson is a former Health and Disability Commissioner. Ron and his family had an experience of great care when Ron's father, Ian, was taken to Middlemore Hospital after a major heart attack.

Health workers gave Ian excellent care after he suffered two strokes in hospital and cared for him as an individual throughout his month-long stay.

Watch the video below.


Last updated: 18th November, 2021